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The Best from the US in May: 2018By Charlie Wade

Artificial Incrimination

Questions were raisedthis month following news that Amazon would sell its 'Recognition' software - which powers the checkout-freeGo store(s) – for use in law enforcement cameras. By routinely mapping people’s reaction patterns, say, from irritation to anger, body cameras could alert officers to warning signs, suggesting an intervention before the person reaches that state (should AI trump human will?). If this seems dystopian, look no further than China (where AI funding now outstrips the US), where this school monitors children’s attentiveness based on their facial expressions! They are not alone, Alphabet – and Apple – are looking to supply the military with drones. Association with 'Project Maven' hasseen a dozen employees quitand a further 4,000 demand that participation be ceased.This articleforewarns "as a tech company's propensity to do good grows [and there aregreat examples], so too does its ability to do terrible things". That is possiblywhy this videoof Google Assistant booking a hair appointment was greeted witha tinge of fear, rather than fanfare. ....... READ MORE